Administrative & Staff Job Classifications

Class Specification Title: Lab Supervisor

The Lab Supervisor is the fourth level of a four-level Instructional Laboratory Support series. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of formalized work leadership duties and skilled technical tasks relative to overseeing and supervising the preparation of classroom labs and laboratory safety training materials. The Lab Supervisor is responsible for performing work under own initiative with limited supervision and is accountable for significant, advanced management duties. The Lab Supervisor is distinguished from the Lab Specialist by its requirement for broad knowledge of all functions and operations within the laboratory and the requirement to apply judgment and make decisions for the functions/processes for which they are accountable.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Supervising and participating in the maintenance of facility equipment. Daily 20%

Managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of laboratories and providing technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. Daily 20%

Researching, interpreting, implementing and managing all aspects of safety and security of staff, students, and equipment to ensure college policy and local, state, and federal laws are followed. Daily 5%

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require): Bachelor's Degree and two years Lab Specialist level experience supplemented by supervisory coursework; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class typically require):

Arizona driver's license

Background check

Certification to meet state requirements

Hazardous Materials Certification

OSHA certification

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

Applicable computer programs and equipment;

Applicable college, local, state, and federal laws and regulations;

Decision making techniques;

Supervision principles;

Customer service principles;

Leadership and personnel management principles;

Budget administration principles;

Record keeping techniques;

Training principles;

Basic math.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

Supervising, hiring, disciplining and evaluating staff;

Managing laboratory operations;

Preparing and administering budgets;

Using computers and related software applications;

Inventorying materials, supplies, and equipment;

Recognizing and solving problems;

Monitoring facility usage;

Preparing reports;

Performing equipment repair and maintenance;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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